Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 209

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BRAKES
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R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
(4) Remove caliper mounting bolts with 3/8 hex
wrench or socket (Fig. 46) and (Fig. 47).
Fig. 46 Caliper Mounting Bolt (1/2 Ton)
Fig. 47 Caliper Mounting Bolt (3/4 and 1 Ton)
(5) Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of
steering knuckle support ledges (Fig. 48).
(6) Remove front brake hose fitting bolt completely
and remove caliper and brakeshoes as assembly.
(7) Cover open end of front brake hose fitting to
prevent dirt entry.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean caliper and steering knuckle slide sur­
faces with wire brush. Then apply coat of Mopar
multi-mileage grease, or Dow/GE, silicone grease to
slide surfaces.
(2) Install caliper over rotor and seat it on steering
knuckle mounting arms.
(3) Start caliper mounting bolts by hand to avoid
cross threading. Then tighten mounting bolts to 51
N-m (38 ft.lbs.).
(4) Connect brake hose to caliper (Fig. 49) and
(Fig. 50). Inure brake hose fitting is correctly
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Fig. 48 Caliper Removal/lnstallation
seated against locating shoulder on caliper and
hose is not twisted, or kinked before tightening
fitting bolt.
Fig. 49 Front Brake Hose Attachment
(5) Fill and bleed brake system. Refer to procedure
in appropriate antilock brake section.
(6) Install wheel and tire assemblies and lower
vehicle.
DISC BRAKESHOE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assemblies.